"We've already signed some players for post-World Cup going into what we consider our 150th year which is the 2015-16 season. We're putting everything in place to actually be in a position to win trophies."

"We're in a position where we've progressed over the past two years," Craig said.

"Our objective this year will be to progress again, if we win silverware it'll be fabulous. With all the ins and outs and ups and downs of rugby, it is very difficult to say.

"If you look at the final where Northampton played Saracens, it was a TMO decision to decide who would win the championship. It's very difficult to be able to say we're actually going to get there.

"The ambition is there and the squad and the youngsters coming through, the English young talent is what we're concentrating on and that's great for the club going forward."